as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
However appealing, investing in a single stock involves high risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Gold often gains when interest rates fall, because lower yields make assets that don't earn interest, like gold, more appealing, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Its slightly lower up-front cost and superb bundle value are quite appealing, too.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Artem Bolshakov/iStock / Getty Images Plus TikTok users were quick to weigh in on Wilson's video, with many finding the décor both hilarious and oddly appealing.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
However appealing, investing in a single stock involves high risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Gold often gains when interest rates fall, because lower yields make assets that don't earn interest, like gold, more appealing, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Its slightly lower up-front cost and superb bundle value are quite appealing, too.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still, Highmark would not discuss L’s case in any detail, citing patient privacy.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The organizations have produced videos, often deceptively edited, in which members secretly record conversations with their subjects to gather incriminating or unflattering information.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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None were incriminating and Paqueta claimed the deletions had been to help navigate family tensions.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The vice president was a close friend of the charismatic conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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On stage, DeMarco projected a charismatic, likable and humorous persona that went beyond his simple attire of a baseball cap and a T-shirt.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To assert his view in a personal and visible way, in early 1951 Truman took the unprecedented step of summoning to the White House the entire Federal Reserve Open Market Committee.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the dance, Bianca takes the mic, summoning Morticia and Dort to the stage.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Understanding that a hot exo-atmosphere would be large and inflated in size, and that graphite would absorb practically all of the starlight impacting that atmosphere if there were a high-altitude layer of it, represents a fascinating scenario for explaining the features of these planets.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trade talks between the two have stalled as Washington has sought to curb India's purchases of Russian oil, while accusing it of protectionist policies in sectors such as agriculture and dairy.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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An anonymous letter was also mailed to local police and federal agencies, accusing individuals of gambling.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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